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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department (SED): Wayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. (ARC Wayne) – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) ARC Wayne is a not-for-profit organization located in Wayne County. Among other programs, ARC Wayne provides preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and … in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said Assemblymember Daniel … Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentNYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… alternative energies but fossil fuel companies have shown little evidence they’re adjusting their business models to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, 2015 through February 15, 2019. About the Program The … serves approximately 1.1 million students at about 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools. Key Findings We … For example, one plan included an incorrect main phone number for the school and incorrectly listed key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsX.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Payment Vendor Add of this Chapter for more information), special use vendor ID (see Section 3.B - Special Use Vendor ID Request of this Chapter for more … business to the vendor file or obtain a single payment or special use vendor ID. Additionally, this subsection provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… these responsibilities effectively. Presenters: Christine Wemette (Bureau of Financial Reporting and Oil … Presenters: Mike Breen, Jon Golden, Stephen N. Raptoulis, Christine Wemette and Daevia Williams (Bureau of Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conferenceUnclaimed Funds Survey
… We welcome your comments about the Unclaimed Funds website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/unclaimed-funds-surveyFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… is essential to ensuring transparency and accountability for New Yorkers. “My office will release an analysis in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is putting $50 million toward the federal Paycheck Protection … are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. … to address the immediate crisis. Additionally, the Fund is exploring the possibility of providing another $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human … of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and safeguard … to deal with non-compliance. Recent reports of factory workers' safety issues have revealed the extent to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… Public Schools (NYCPS) adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the student-school matching algorithm … district, NYCPS (formerly the New York City Department of Education) provides primary and secondary education to … Public Schools NYCPS adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the studentschool matching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmHiring Members with the Enhanced Report – Enhanced Reporting
… Hiring Existing NYSLRS Members or Retirees When hiring employees, it is important to ask the employee … post-retirement employment . Using the Actual Hire Date When you hire a new employee at your location, you must use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/hiring-members-enhanced-reportFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Halstead regularly took cash out of the village’s bank account for his personal use. The withdrawals were recorded … often coincided with times that Halstead’s personal bank account was nearly empty or overdrawn. Halstead … and irregularly deposited money back into the village’s account in the amount of $19,302 over the course of six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… cards. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of Discretionary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2DiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After a review of infrastructure studies, DiNapoli’s office estimates that … are only spending roughly $1.2 billion - less than a third of what is necessary. DiNapoli’s report found that local … $927 million on roads and bridges in 2012, a decrease of $49 million (five percent) from 2010. A 2013 study …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that Rehabilitation … and $489,616 in questionable costs claimed by RSS. Of these amounts, $6,282 in unallowable expenses and $137,836 … another two clients who were paying more than 30 percent of their income for rent, which is the threshold set by OMH. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest of Gerald Munson, a former Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire Department Treasurer, on charges related to the theft of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireOpinion 94-33
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … members of fire department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§215(1), 217(a): "Retired" members of a fire department may not … for purposes of the service award statute. August 2, 1994 Patricia Lamb McCarthy Deputy Comptroller 1 Note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… in pocketing public money,” said DiNapoli. “Unfortunately, my office continues to uncover instances such as this where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500